Toshack10 Posted November 30, 2012 Share #1  Posted November 30, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm heading that way for a week or so just after Christmas. Singapore is a decent place to buy watches, particularly used as there's something of a "flipping" culture  Does that extend to camera gear and if so, where should I go for a drool over Leica stuff?  Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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low.jason Posted November 30, 2012 Share #2  Posted November 30, 2012 I'm heading that way for a week or so just after Christmas. Singapore is a decent place to buy watches, particularly used as there's something of a "flipping" culture Does that extend to camera gear and if so, where should I go for a drool over Leica stuff?  Thanks  Leica is a lot more expensive in Singapore compared with Europe and USA. You can refer to the price list below.  LEICA M-System Price List - The Ferrari of Cameras  There are a few Leica dealers in Singapore, but prices are pretty fixed. You can check out one of them at the Raffles Hotel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toshack10 Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share #3 Â Posted November 30, 2012 Thanks for that. Watches are usually cheaper there - or perhaps were before all the money ended up there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artspraken Posted December 7, 2012 Share #4 Â Posted December 7, 2012 Singapore is no longer cheap for anything. Your chances are better in HK Â Â Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted December 7, 2012 Share #5  Posted December 7, 2012 Leica is a lot more expensive in Singapore compared with Europe and USA. You can refer to the price list below. LEICA M-System Price List - The Ferrari of Cameras  There are a few Leica dealers in Singapore, but prices are pretty fixed. You can check out one of them at the Raffles Hotel.  +1. Agrees with Jason. Somehow I can never understand Leica Asia Pacific pricing policies. Singapore and us - in Malaysia - cameras are duty free but if you look at the prices here; it's ridiculous. Most of us buys our Leica stuff direct from UK mainly - with savings of at least 20% mostly off the VAT.  Other brands of cameras and accessories - yes its definitely cheaper and don't forget to claim back the 7% ? tax in the airport. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted December 14, 2012 Share #6 Â Posted December 14, 2012 Singapore isn't really cheap for electronics or watches but it's a wonderful city to visit and photograph -- safe, easy to get around, a variety of cultures, great food, fascinating modern architecture, design museum I haven't seen yet plus amazing Gardens by the Bay. Best place to "drool over Leicas" is the Leica boutique -- it also has photo exhibitions -- right near Raffles Hotel. Raffles is a delightful old colonial hotel with courtyards, restaurants, and shops. There are also quite a few camera shops in Orchard Road, one of which used to have window full of classic Leicas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Morte Posted December 18, 2012 Share #7 Â Posted December 18, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Toshack10, I will be there too after Christmas. Maybe we bump into each other. I will be the one with the beautiful wife next to me and the irritated teenager a few steps behind us:D I have hooked-up with a guy selling halve cases in Singapore, and will get some. Look at kenjileather.com if interested. Have a great festive season. Â http//streamlightphotography.blogspot.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunnedmullett Posted December 18, 2012 Share #8  Posted December 18, 2012 Just returned from Singapore, M9-P brand new is £4,000 from Cathay Photo. Excellent store and well worth a visit. You can also reserve in advance.. Just opposite in Peninsula Plaza there are quite a few second-hand Leica shops. Good Luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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